In honor of Veterans Day, the National Constitution Center will honor the dedication and sacrifices of the brave men and women who have answered the Constitution’s call to “provide for the common defense.”

Joseph J. Ellis, the Pulitzer Prize-winning, bestselling author of Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation and His Excellency: George Washington, joins the Center to discuss his latest book, First Family: Abigail and John Adams.

Bill of Rights Celebration Thursday, December 15, 2011, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Event Admission: FREE with museum admission Visitors can celebrate the anniversary of the Bill of Rights with a fast-paced interactive game show and a special tour of Signers' Hall.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
Monday, January 16, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Event Admission: FREE with museum admission
In honor of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., the National Constitution Center will participate in the city-wide celebration on Monday, January 16, 2012. From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., visitors of all ages can enjoy musical and dramatic performances and special craft activities.

Bruce Bartlett, author of the forthcoming book The Benefit and The Burden: Tax Reform-Why We Need It and What It Will Take, joins Rich Lowrie, co-author of the 9-9-9 plan, and Professor Rosanne Altshuler of the Rutgers economics department for an Election 2012 program exploring the tax reform debate.

The PA House Democratic Policy Committee's public hearing on the pending closings of southeast Pennsylvania’s oil refineries is from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the National Constitution Center’s F.M. Kirby Auditorium, 525 Arch St. Philadelphia. The focus of the hearing is how the closings’ of oil refineries in this region will effect jobs and the community.

Contest: “Best of Springsteen” Ballot Box
Thursday, March 1 – Friday, June 22, 2012
Throughout the spring, National Constitution Center guests are invited to vote for their favorite Springsteen song as part of the “Best of Springsteen” Ballot Box contest. The songs will be included in a Fourth of July “Best of Springsteen” countdown broadcast on Philadelphia radio station WXPN 88.5 FM.

"Hungry Heart" Food Drive. In partnership with CBS 3 and Philabundance, the Delaware Valley’s largest hunger relief organization, the National Constitution Center will collect non-perishable food items as part of the Bruce Springsteen-inspired “Hungry Heart” Food Drive.

The Judiciary Committee of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives holds a public hearing at the National Constitution Center on March 1, 2012. The hearing will take place at 1:30 pm in the Kirby Auditorium.The hearing concerns two bills, House Bills 1815 and 1816, that would replace elections of judicial candidates with a merit selection system for judges.

Documentary Screening: The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town. This 90-minute film combines never-before-seen footage of Springsteen and the E Street Band shot between 1976 and 1978, including home rehearsals and studio sessions, as well as new interviews.

Get a sneak preview of a pivotal, upcoming Supreme Court case during our annual moot court as former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal and D.C. attorney Charles Rothfeld debate the constitutionality of the health care reform law championed by President Obama.

Mighty Max: An Evening with Max Weinberg at the National Museum of Jewish American History
Join legendary drummer Max Weinberg as he shares his personal experiences from playing his first Bar Mitzvah at age seven, to performing with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, The Max Weinberg 7 on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and the newly-formed Max Weinberg Big Band.
Special pre-sale offer: NCC Members: $18 on-sale March 5 Non-Members: $25 on-sale March 5 Become a member today to take advantage of the pre-sale and discount offers!

Spring Break: Freedom of Expression
Monday, April 2, 2012 – Sunday, April 15, 2012
Event Admission: FREE with museum admission
During spring break, children and their families can explore how our constitutional right to freedom of expression has allowed artists and musicians, like Bruce Springsteen, to inspire social change through words and music.

In the midst of the 2012 presidential race, former Governors Ed Rendell and Christine Todd Whitman offer contrasting perspectives and firsthand knowledge of the election’s key players and issues, from immigration to the economy.

On the anniversary of Fort Sumter, the battle that sparked the Civil War, Harvard President Drew Gilpin Faust and eminent Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer explore the enormous human toll of the war on 19th-century America.

Web Event: Constitution Hall Pass: Dollars and Sense: Tax Day
Available online beginning Monday, April 16, 2012
Live chat with National Constitution Center staff Monday, April 16 and Tuesday, April 17, 2012 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST Constitution Hall Pass is back – just in time for Income Tax Day! Join the National Constitution Center as we explore what the Constitution says about how the American government manages its money.

Income Tax Day Programming
Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Event Admission: FREE with museum admission. Visitors to the Center on Income Tax Day can take a special tour of the Center’s main exhibition, The Story of We the People, to discover how the Stamp Act, the Whiskey Rebellion, and the 16th Amendment all connect to the history of taxation in America

Web Event: Constitution Hall Pass: Everything’s Gone Green: The Story of Earth Day
Available online beginning Thursday, April 19, 2012
Live chat with National Constitution Center staff Thursday, April 19 and Friday, April 20, 2012 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST In this exciting new episode of the Center’s popular webcast series Constitution Hall Pass, find out about the history of the environmental movement in the United States and the origins of the holiday we know as Earth Day.

One Day University. FDR and the Path to WWll: What We Know Now That We Didn't Know Then.
America's involvement in World War II had been predetermined as early as May of 1940 when FDR circumvented an isolationist Congress by making a secret deal with Winston Churchill and the British. Lecture by Professor Richard M. Pious, Columbia University. Saturday April 21, from 10am - Noon

Earth Day Celebration
Sunday, April 22, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Monday, April 23, 2012, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Event Admission: FREE with museum admission. During the National Constitution Center’s Earth Day celebration, visitors can find out how they can play a part in helping their local communities “go green” – a key part of being an active citizen!

Glory Days: Throwback to the ‘80s Party
Thursday, April 26, 2012, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Event Admission: $35 for non-members, $30 for members; includes access to From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen as well as drinks and light fare

University of Pennsylvania President Amy Gutmann and Harvard Professor Dennis F. Thompson discuss how government leaders can overcome bipartisan divisions to move the country forward. NBC's Andrea Mitchell moderates.

As part of Equality Forum’s annual summit in Philadelphia, the National Constitution Center will host two compelling, back-to-back conversations that explore the pressing legal and political issues at stake for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans in the 2012 election.

One Day University: Bruce Springsteen’s American Vision
Program Admission: $89; includes access to the Center’s main exhibition, The Story of We the People
Reservations required. Dr. Louis Masur, author of Runaway Dream: Born to Run and Bruce Springsteen's American Vision and professor at Trinity College in Hartford, CT, will deliver a rousing lecture that places the music of Bruce Springsteen in a broader cultural context.

In this must-see event, held in conjunction with the launch of TIME’s new book The Constitution: The Essential User’s Guide, TIME Managing Editor Richard Stengel addresses his controversial cover story “One Document, Under Siege” and explores why the Constitution still matters so deeply to us.

Bestselling author Robert Draper provides a revealing, riveting portrait of the House of Representatives elected in the history-making 2010 midterm elections and the tumultuous legislative session that followed.

Documentary Screening: Who Do I Think I Am? A Portrait of a Journey
Event Admission: $20 for non-members, $15 for members; includes access to From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen.Reservations required at 215.409.6700
A legendary musician and dramatic stage performer in his own right, Clarence Clemons was an integral and beloved member of the E Street Band. The Center will pay homage to the late Clemons during a special screening of Who Do I Think I Am? A Portrait of a Journey.

Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
Saturday, May 26 – Monday, May 28, 2011, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Program times vary; check the visitor guide upon arrival for daily show times
Event Admission: FREE with museum admission
This Memorial Day weekend, the National Constitution Center will celebrate the people and events of our nation’s past.

Honor those who gave their lives for our country with these engaging Memorial Day lessons.
Use the Center’s 9/11: A Nation Remembers Classroom Activity to examine how people react after tragedy and create memorials to honor the fallen.
Listen to the stories of veterans as they recount their experiences serving our country with the Art of the American Soldier activity.
Learn more at www.constitutioncenter.org/education

Citizenship Counts, a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire pride in America, partners with the National Constitution Center to host a naturalization ceremony conducted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

As the nation awaits the Supreme Court’s soon-to-be-announced decision on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, the National Constitution Center’s Peter Jennings Project and The Constitutional Sources Project (ConSource) present a timely program to illuminate the impact of this pivotal ruling.

National Lemonade Days 2012 Kick-Off marks the 9th Annual National Lemonade Days – a meaningful fundraiser that allows people of all ages and all walks of life to make a difference in the battle against childhood cancer. LEGO Friends and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation are collaborating to build the world’s largest lemonade stand made entirely of LEGO bricks.

National Constitution Center’s Front Lawn Children eight and under will receive FREE admission to the Center with a donation to Alex’s Lemonade Stand.
2012 marks the 9th Annual National Lemonade Days – a meaningful fundraiser that allows people of all ages and all walks of life to make a difference in the battle against childhood cancer. LEGO Friends and Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation are collaborating to build the world’s largest lemonade stand made entirely of LEGO bricks.

There are very few politicians that have risen to national prominence as quickly as Marco Rubio. At age forty-one there is great interest in and speculation about his political future. Will he be tapped by Mitt Romney to be his running mate? Will he run for President in 2016?
Born to Cuban immigrants, Rubio speaks on the national stage about the challenges we face and the possibility of a better future based on a return to founding principles.

Business & Bruce Networking Lunch with the Philadelphia Business Journal. Make quality business connections, enjoy a relaxed lunch and tour the must-see exhibition From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen at this fun networking event.

An Evening with Ed Rendell hosted by Chris Stigall. In partnership with Talk Radio 1210 WPHT and the National Constitution Center present An Evening with Ed Rendell, Hosted by Chris Stigall. In an up close and personal conversation, Chris Stigall goes one-on-one with Gov. Ed Rendell, the author of “A Nation of Wusses: How America’s Leaders Lost the Guts to Make Us Great.”

The Center will celebrate Independence Day with plenty of patriotic fanfare and fun. Throughout the holiday weekend, visitors can enjoy educational programs, craft activities, live musical performances, and more.

Join the National Constitution Center every Thursday night for a summer celebration, inspired by the must-see exhibition From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen! For only $5!

The Center will celebrate Independence Day with plenty of patriotic fanfare and fun. Throughout the holiday weekend, visitors can enjoy educational programs, craft activities, live musical performances, and more.

Visitors will enjoy the interactive “Fourth of July Show,” which explores how the holiday has evolved from the very first words of independence to the present day. During the hands-on Flag Etiquette workshop, visitors will discover the history and symbolism behind the U.S. flag, along with proper flag etiquette.

Watch us on TV! Please tune into an inspiring and patriotic television special that is set to air all over the country!
Featuring the National Constitution Center, We the People, the Constitution's 225th is an inspiring and patriotic television special. Please check your local CBS listings for more information.

Celebrate Independence Day and the Constitution of the United States with special interactive shows, Flag Etiquette workshops, live musical performances and much more.EXTENDED HOURS: 9:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Kevin Bleyer, Emmy-winning writer for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, brings his sharp wit to the Center to discuss his entertaining new book, Me the People: One Man’s Selfless Quest to Rewrite the Constitution of the United States of America.

Join the National Constitution Center every Thursday night for a summer celebration, inspired by the must-see exhibition From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen! For only $5!

Join the National Constitution Center every Thursday night for a summer celebration, inspired by the must-see exhibition From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen! For only $5, visitors can experience the award-winning theater production Freedom Rising (show times at 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m and explore the rest of the Museum.

They may not be politically correct, but Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis play politicians running for Congress in the highly anticipated summer release, The Campaign. .
Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis make an appearance at Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center as part of a nationwide rally tour. Tuesday, July 31 at 11:00 a.m.

Commemorate 22 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act in Philadelphia with a day-long celebration at the National Constitution Center! Justin Dart, Jr. was a tireless activist and leader of the disability rights movement. During a special ceremony at 11:00 a.m., the National Constitution Center will unveil the wheel chair Dart used while flanking President George H.W. Bush at the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Blood Brothers by filmmaker Ernie Fritz,chronicles recording sessions that took place in 1995 when Springsteen and the E Street Band reunited in New York's Hit Factory for their first studio sessions in 11 years

For only $5, visitors can experience the award-winning theater production Freedom Rising (show times at 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.); enjoy the Center’s main exhibition The Story of We the People; and tour the iconic Signers’ Hall. For an additional $5, visitors also can enjoy the feature exhibition From Asbury Park to the Promised Land

For only $5, visitors can experience the award-winning theater production Freedom Rising (show times at 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.); enjoy the Center’s main exhibition The Story of We the People; and tour the iconic Signers’ Hall. For an additional $5, visitors also can enjoy the feature exhibition From Asbury Park to the Promised Land.

One Day University. George Gershwin and American Music
A high-school drop-out, George Gershwin wrote his first major hit song, “Swanee,” at the age of 19. At the age of 25, he composed his first and perhaps most popular concert piece, “Rhapsody in Blue.” Using this masterwork as a point of reference, this lecture will demonstrate just how Gershwin melded the classical and the contemporary.

To celebrate the 225th anniversary of our founding document, the National Constitution Center’s popular web-based video series takes viewers on a journey through the history of the American presidency. Featuring a special introduction by ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos, the free webcast explores the creation of the Executive Branch and discovers why some members of the Constitutional Convention worried about giving it too much authoritative power.

Join us as we explore the long-standing influence of athletics in the fight for social justice. Sports enthusiasts, commentators, and world champions will share their experiences as competitors, role models, and barrier-breakers.

As the centerpiece of the nationwide celebration of the U.S. Constitution’s 225th anniversary, the National Constitution Center’s 2012 Liberty Medal ceremony will recognize Muhammad Ali as a champion of freedom and as a living embodiment of the Constitution who exemplifies everything the award was established to honor: individuals of courage and conviction who strive to secure the blessings of liberty to people around the globe. Ali is scheduled to receive the medal in a public ceremony on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the National Constitution Center on Independence Mall in Historic Philadelphia. Action News Anchorman Jim Gardner will host the live broadcast of the Liberty Medal ceremony on WPVI-TV/6abc.

The National Conference on Citizenship is an annual event that focuses on the state of civic engagement in America, and brings together civic leaders, educators, CEOs, and representatives from each branch of government to address issues related to our nation’s civic health.

Join the National Constitution Center for a fun, family-friendly fair to kick off our weeklong celebration of the Constitution’s 225th anniversary. During this daylong outdoor event, the Center will team up with the National Park Service and Historic Philadelphia Inc., along with other historic and cultural partners including the Sons of the Revolution and Constituting America. The fair will include outdoor performances of some of the Center’s hit educational programs, along with music concerts, colonial-era games, historic interpreters, and much more

The winners of the “We the People 9.17” contest will be honored in a ceremony in the Center’s F.M. Kirby Auditorium. Actress Janine Turner and Cathy Gillespie, co-chairs of Constituting America, will award scholarships and prizes to students from across the country who submitted essays, short films, public service announcements and original songs about the U.S. Constitution.

The Center’s weeklong celebration of the U.S. Constitution’s 225th anniversary continues with a wide-variety of interactive programs and on-site activities designed to honor this momentous occasion. Throughout the week, visitors will put their knowledge to the test during the educational and fun “Bill of Rights” Show and the “Separations of Power” Show. Guests also will enjoy the Center’s old-fashioned print shop, complete with a replica printing press from the 1700s, and join in calligraphy demonstrations and learn about the Copperplate technique used to pen the official, handwritten Constitution.

Less than two months from Election Day, the debate rages over Pennsylvania’s voter identification law—currently the strictest in the nation. As part of the Center’s programming in honor of the Constitution’s 225th anniversary, experts will discuss the constitutionality and consequences of this controversial law.

The National Constitution Center will host an array of activities in celebration of the Constitution’s 225th anniversary. Free admission for the general public on Constitution Day has been generously underwritten by PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Most Americans revere their Constitution, but what does the rest of the world think? Leading scholars—Professors Richard Beeman, David Law, Akhil Amar, and David Armitage—participate in a timely discussion on the global influence and relevance of the U.S. Constitution.

Join in a lively discussion about the state of the legal profession and the future of legal education. The New Republic's Noam Scheiber describes what it feels like to work at a major law firm as the old order of “Big Law” collapses.

Join us after hours with your group to beat the heat and enjoy an exclusive museum experience. Your group will get the chance to see everything the National Constitution Center has to offer, including the summer feature exhibition The 1968 Exhibit.

Admission: $10 discounted rate with promo code GRANDPARENT The National Constitution Center is celebrating grandparents and seniors (ages 65+) with a day of special discounts on admission, parking, and gift shop purchases.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will receive the 2013 Liberty Medal in recognition of her lifelong career in public service and her ongoing advocacy efforts on behalf of women and girls around the globe.

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, as well as the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy's assassination. That's what gave us the idea for a unique new class we'll be offering with our partner One Day University. Taught by two noted presidential scholars, this unique presentation will explore what might have happened if Lincoln and Kennedy had been able to continue governing.

A special Members' Preview includes a moderated conversation between National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen and Judge Marjorie Rendell, a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

The museum will open the Capture the Moment exhibition with a special ribbon cutting ceremony attended by exhibition curator Cyma Rubin; National Constitution Center Vice President of Exhibitions Stephanie Reyer; and Tom Kelly, the 1979 Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist .

In honor of Veterans Day, the National Constitution Center will honor the dedication and sacrifices of the brave men and women who have answered the Constitution’s call to “provide for the common defense.”

On November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln was invited to deliver remarks as part of the official dedication ceremony for the National Cemetery of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania, the site of one of the bloodiest and most decisive battles of the Civil War.

The National Constitution Center’s holiday week programming includes special hands-on craft activities and gallery talks with Pulitzer Prize recipients in connection with the feature exhibition Capture the Moment: The Pulitzer Prize Photographs.

Award-winning NPR show and PBS broadcast Intelligence Squared U.S. comes to the National Constitution Center for an exciting and lively debate, "Does the President have the power to target and kill Americans abroad?"

The Constitution Center and The Constitution Project present a program featuring Senator Richard Blumenthal, and former FISA Judge James Robertson, and Angela Canterbury of the Project On Government Oversight.

Thomas Jefferson helped create a new nation based on individual freedom and self-government—yet he remained a slaveholder throughout his life. This powerful, engaging exhibition uses Monticello, Jefferson’s plantation in central Virginia, as a focal point for examining the dilemma of slavery in the United States and illuminating the lives of Monticello’s enslaved people.

Visitors to the museum on Income Tax Day can take a special tour of the museum’s main exhibition, The Story of We the People, to discover how the Stamp Act, the Whiskey Rebellion, and the 16th Amendment all connect to the history of taxation in America.

Pepper Hamilton LLP, Temple University Beasley School of Law and the National Constitution Center present “Worthwhile Tradeoffs": Surveillance in a Constitutional Democracy A Two-Part Symposium. Part I: Surveillance, Whistleblowing, and Digital Civil Disobedience

National Constitution Center's Jeffrey Rosen sits down with the 2013-2014 Supreme Court Fellows for what is certain to be a unique opportunity for the public to learn about these members of the Supreme Court community.

During Memorial Day weekend, the National Constitution Center will pay tribute by exploring how Americans honor our military heroes. The American flag will be raised each morning during a special ceremony at the museum.

Pepper Hamilton LLP, Temple University Beasley School of Law and the National Constitution Center present “Worthwhile Tradeoffs": Surveillance in a Constitutional Democracy, the second program of a Two-Part Symposium

From star-spangled banners to five-star generals, Philadelphia celebrates the shared birthday of two of our country’s greatest institutions—the American flag and the U.S. Army! The National Constitution Center is offering $5 admission on June 14 courtesy The Macy’s Foundation

This special Macy’s Family Day falls on the same day as the Philadelphia’s Stripes and Stars Festival, celebrating the joint birthdays of the American flag and the U.S. Army. Event Admission: $5 courtesy The Macy’s Foundation

In connection with the National Constitution Center’s feature exhibition Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello, the museum hosts local genealogy and ancestry groups for a special public program on Thursday, June 19—also known as Juneteenth, commemorating the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas in 1865.

From Citizens United to the Affordable Care Act to gay marriage, the Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Roberts has profoundly affected American life. Leading constitutional lawyer and scholar Laurence Tribe (who taught Roberts at Harvard) joins the National Constitution Center for what he describes as a “deeper understanding of the substance of the Court’s work and how it is transforming our nation".

Beginning with the Landmark case Marbury v. Madison in 1802, the Supreme Court ruled on groundbreaking cases that have fundamentally altered the course of American history. In this talk, Professor Jeffrey Rosen will take us inside the Supreme Court, exposing little known facts that he has learned through his countless hours of research.

Join the National Constitution Center for an array of patriotic festivities surrounding Independence Day, including the interactive Independence Day show, exploring the history of the Declaration of Independence and how the definition of “We the People” has expanded since Thomas Jefferson penned the famous words “…all men are created equal…” in 1776. Programs will include special scholarly talks on the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964—a pivotal moment in expanding those rights mentioned in Jefferson’s Declaration. Visitors also can create Colonial-era arts and crafts and stop by the museum’s Revolutionary War encampment on the museum’s front lawn.

Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Deliciousness. 5 tons of hoagies will be assembled at the National Constitution Center and served free to thousands of people outside the Independence Visitor Center on Independence Mall. Join in this patriotic event as Wawa salutes our military, fire, and police. The National Constitution Center will offer free admission to all visitors on July 2, courtesy of Wawa, as well as special programs, live musical performances, and an exhibition on the history of the hoagie.

This special One Day University on the Supreme Court will be held at the New York Hilton. The class will be taught by George Washington University Law Professor Jeffrey Rosen. Rosen is also the President and CEO of the National Constitution Center.

Give your students a “hall pass” to travel through American history—without leaving the classroom! The two-time Telly Award-winning Constitution Hall Pass video lessons and live chats are a hit with millions of students and teachers nationwide.

The National Constitution Center honors the contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America during National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Join the National Constitution Center as it honors the 227th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. The celebration features a wide range of FREE educational festivities and timely constitutional conversations with leading scholars and experts.

Malala Yousafzai will receive the 2014 Liberty Medal for her continued demonstration of courage and resilience in the face of adversity and for serving as a powerful voice for those who have been denied their basic human rights and liberties.

In 1814, representatives from across Norway gathered to draft a constitution. This document has since become a source of political stability, economic development, and personal freedom for generations of Norwegians.

The National Constitution Center is the best place for Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Cub Scouts to discover more about American history, government, and citizenship! Our Scout Days feature guided tours, interactive quiz games, outdoor flag ceremonies, hands-on artifact workshops, activity tables, and more, all designed to help scouts earn badges and patches!

The National Constitution Center is the best place for Girl Scouts to discover more about American history, government, and citizenship! Our Scout Days feature guided tours, interactive quiz games, outdoor flag ceremonies, hands-on artifact workshops, activity tables, and more, all designed to help scouts earn badges and patches!

National Constitution Center Veterans Day Commemoration. In honor of Veterans Day, the National Constitution Center will honor the dedication and sacrifices of the brave men and women who have answered the Constitution’s call to “provide for the common defense.”

Most Americans share the perception that the Supreme Court is objective, but is it? Preeminent constitutional scholars Erwin Chemerinksy and Nicholas Quinn Rosenkranz discuss. Watch Livestream at 6:30 p.m. on November 18.

When asked about the history of the Thanksgiving holiday, most Americans will tell you the story of the 1621 feast in Plymouth, Massachusetts. But there is another side to the story, one that is closely connected to the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

In celebration of The New Republic's 100th year anniversary, Franklin Foer, editor of The New Republic, joins the National Constitution Center for a conversation on the magazine’s recently released book exploring the pivotal issues of modern America.

A special Members Only Preview and Educator Open House. Be among the first to experience America's Founding Documents up close and take an exclusive tour of our new exhibition, Constituting Liberty: From the Declaration to the Bill of Rights.

The special Founding Fathers Fun Pack will help your family save on admission and lunch! This Holiday Week, stop by the National Constitution Center and celebrate those famous gifts our founders gave us: the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and The Bill of Rights.

WINTER SALE: Now through March 31, 2015, tickets are only $10! Includes admission to the Main Exhibition Experience: Freedom Rising; The Story of We the People and Signers' Hall. Also includes our Feature Exhibition:
Constituting Liberty: From the Declaration to the Bill of Rights order online

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s lifelong dedication to justice, equality, and service for the greater good, the National Constitution Center will once again join with Global Citizen’s Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service for a daylong commemoration on Monday, January 19, 2015.

Visitors to the National Constitution Center this February can experience a variety of programs in honor of African American History Month. Explore the Museum’s The Story of We the People exhibition to discover key milestones in African-American history. During daily interactive programs, visitors can learn about the lives of African-American leaders, the history behind the Emancipation Proclamation, and more.
The museum will offer free admission on Monday, February 16, 2015, courtesy of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®

Author Amy Gajda examines media today and its impact on the constitutional privileges of the press. This program is presented in conjunction of the National Constitution Center’s exhibition, Constituting Liberty: From the Declaration to the Bill of Rights. Come see an original Bill of Rights this winter for only $10 per ticket!

This year, Presidents Day and Valentine’s Day fall on the same weekend, so you can show your love for all of our countries presidents at the National Constitution Center! Visitors to the museum will learn about the role of the president and what it takes to be commander in chief. At craft activity tables, children can create presidential masks, design their own presidential seals, and more. Guests also are invited to join in a special Presidential Tour of the Museum’s main exhibition. During Presidential Trivia, participants will race against the clock to answer questions about presidential elections, inaugurations, and even pets!

Throughout March, visitors to the National Constitution Center can participate in a variety of events in honor of Women’s History Month. Participate in an array of activities including the exciting program Decoding the Lyrics: “Bad Romance: Women’s Suffrage,” which uses a hit pop song to tell the story of women’s suffrage. Then, take a self-guided tour of the museum’s exhibitions. The tour highlights defining moments in women’s history—artifact highlights include a judicial robe worn by retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and a collection of artifacts from Susan B. Anthony and the movement for women’s suffrage.

Please note this event has been cancelled.
Scholar A.E. Dick Howard discusses the document that served as an inspiration for both the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights — Magna Carta, which turns 800 this year.

The National Constitution Center is the best place for Boy Scouts to discover more about American history, government, and citizenship! Our Scout Days feature guided tours, interactive quiz games, outdoor flag ceremonies, hands-on artifact workshops, activity tables, and more, all designed to help scouts earn badges and patches!

Do corporations have the same religious freedoms as natural persons under the First Amendment or federal law? Launching an historic partnership, the National Constitution Center, the Federalist Society, and the American Constitution Society launch a series of constitutional debates to be held across America.

In 1961, U.S. Supreme Court decisions that overturned racial segregation in interstate travel were largely ignored in the South. To challenge this status quo, more than 400 black and white Americans, called Freedom Riders, performed a simple act: they traveled into the segregated South in small interracial groups and sat where they pleased on interstate buses. The National Constitution Center invites you to join a special program with Constitution Center President & CEO Jeffrey Rosen to discuss the heroic acts of the Freedom Riders and the tensions between the civil rights movement of that time and the Kennedy administration.

The National Constitution Center is the best place for Girl Scouts to discover more about American history, government, and citizenship! Our Scout Days feature guided tours, interactive quiz games, outdoor flag ceremonies, hands-on artifact workshops, activity tables, and more, all designed to help scouts earn badges and patches!

The National Constitution Center will convene a host of luminaries — including leading thinkers on policy, innovation and national affairs — to discuss the changing nature of freedom in America, and examine threats and opportunities in the future.

We know that we have to pay taxes, but do we know the reasoning behind it? Where do our hard-earned dollars go? Join the National Constitution Center and make “sense” of Tax Day with a variety of programs and family-friendly activities.

Originally known as Decoration Day, an occasion to honor soldiers who gave their lives during the American Civil War, the Memorial Day civic holiday now honors all members of the military who have given their lives in defense of the Constitution and its legacy of freedom.

The William Way LGBT Community Center is proud to present an exhibition at the National Constitution Center that will chronicle - through artifacts, personal stories, pivotal court cases - the decades-long debate over gay rights.

From star-spangled banners to five-star generals, Philadelphia celebrates the shared birthday of two of our country’s greatest institutions—the American flag and the U.S. Army! Admission on June 14, 2015 will be $5, courtesy of Macy’s

On Wawa Hoagie Day the museum will have extended hours on Thursday, July 2, 2015 (9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.) Enjoy free museum admission on July 2, 2015, courtesy of Wawa. Wawa Hoagie Day is Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Deliciousness at its finest as 5 tons of hoagies will be assembled at the National Constitution Center and served free.

The museum will have extended hours on Thursday and Friday, July 2 and 3, 2015 (9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.) Join the National Constitution Center for an array of patriotic festivities surrounding Independence Day.